Grade: NOA
Publication date: 12 February 2021
Application deadline (midnight Budapest time): 15 March 2021
Vacancy no.: RB/BUDAPEST/NO/2021/01
Job ID: 5552
Department: RO-Europe and Central Asia
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-Budapest
Location: Budapest
Contract type: Fixed Term
The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.
The following are eligible to apply:
*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is 11.025.000 HUF yearly.
Organizational Setting
The position is located in Budapest, Hungary, at the ILO Decent Work Team/Country Office for Central and Eastern Europe (DWT/CO-Budapest). The DWT/CO-Budapest provides technical support and guidance related to the ILO agenda in 18 countries of Central and South Eastern Europe (for more information see www.ilo.org/budapest).
Main Purpose
As a team member, the incumbent provides professional services for the administration and delivery of a range of financial services for the Office. The incumbent acts as Certifying Officer and ensures the effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and integrity of financial services. Services are delivered in an efficient, effective and client oriented manner and include the use of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The incumbent ensures timely budget preparation and effective monitoring and control and analyses and interprets established finance-related rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines to provide solutions to a wide spectrum of financial issues.
The position works under the supervision of the Director, DWT/CO-Budapest. Day-to-day work requires minimal supervision. Detailed instructions and guidance are provided for special assignments or the handling of unusual or complex matters.
Working Relationships
Internal contacts are with staff and managers in field offices, project locations and headquarters to maintain effective working relationships, exchange information on issues related to service delivery, to analyse information and to follow up on outstanding clearance and pending administrative matters.
External contacts are primarily with banks, service providers, National/Programme Coordinators, implementing agencies, United Nations (UN) agencies and other international organizations to exchange information and obtain assistance to ensure successful delivery of financial services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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Minimum Requirements
Education
University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job.
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a University degree in accordance with the table below.
Experience
Minimum of two years of professional work experience in finance or accounting.
Languages
Excellent command of English and Hungarian.
Knowledge and Competencies (technical/behavioural)
Good knowledge of financial and accounting principles and concepts.
Good knowledge of international accounting standards such as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or other international or national accounting standards.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution.
Good knowledge of PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office.
In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration], this position requires: Ability to interpret and work within the applicable financial rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Drafting skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Substitution of experience for university degree
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a University degree in accordance with the table below.
Education required
Equivalency for applicants who do not possess a university degree or post-secondary diploma
Equivalency for applicants who do not possess a university degree but who possess a post-secondary diploma
University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in a field relevant to the job
Completion of secondary school
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Six years of relevant work experience (in addition to the number of years of experience required in the job description)
Completion of secondary school
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Diploma/certificate from post-secondary education
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Four years of relevant work experience (in addition to the number of years of experience required in the job description)
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Fraud warning
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.
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